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DIG 9109

1985 Lotus Esprit

Silver Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,379 mi
Last recorded68,379 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Lotus Esprit50,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 9109
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 68,379 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 68,348 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are perished

Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 62,123 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 60,180 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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DIG 9109 is a 1985 Lotus Esprit in Silver with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 50,410 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DIG 9109, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 41 years old, this Lotus Esprit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DIG 9109 registered?

DIG 9109 is a 1985 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 29 April 1985.

Is DIG 9109 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 9109 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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